This was the first international conference conducted by NSBM Green University in Sri Lanka under the theme, “Breaking boundaries: pioneering solutions for global challenges”. It focused on a diverse community of scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the globe to explore innovative approaches and breakthroughs in applied research across various disciplines, i.e., computing, engineering, science and technology. It dived into engaging discussions, presentations, and workshops covering a wide array of transformative topics, spanning from cutting-edge advancements in technology and science to impactful solutions addressing pressing societal challenges. It provided a pivotal opportunity for both seasoned experts and budding researchers to convene, fostering the exchange of vital information, cutting-edge research ideas or technology and innovative ideas, forge collaborations and shape the future of applied research.

Table of Contents:
1. A Review on the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Young Adults’ Self-Esteem and Anxiety 2. Application of Activated Charcoal-Chitosan Composite Material for the Pre-Esterification of Palm Oil Fatty Acid Distillate for the Production of Biodiesel 3. Mal Ditectist—An Ensemble Approach for Malware Detection using Machine Learning and Deep Learning 4. Impact of Serum Vitamin D Levels in Semen Quality: An Updated Systematic Review 5. Biomedical Advances in High-Throughput Screening of Marine-Derived Drugs in Cancer Therapy 6. Mirror on the Wall or Camera on the Phone? Role of Augmented Reality Applications in Spreading Brand Related Electronic Word of Mouth: A Conceptual Model 7. Designing an Automated Vehicle Fitness Evaluation System by Integrating Machine Learning to Achieve Unbiased Results in Warrant of Fitness Assessments 8. Computational Discovery of Glycyrrhiza Glabra-based Anti-Androgen Drugs for the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Hyperandrogenism—Molecular Docking Study 9. Identifying the Potential Effect of Citrus Reticulata on Anxiety Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking 10. Unleashing the Antioxidant Property of b-Cryptoxanthin: A Potential Antioxidant in Mitigating Oxidative Stress 11. Evaluation of Naphthalene and Phenanthrene Degrading Potential in Soil Bacteria from Automobile Repair Centres—An Innovative Bioremediation Approach 12. Nano Formulations for Iron Deficiency Anemia 13. A Review of Psychological and Pharmacological Therapies for Anxiety Disorders 14. Decoction, Boiling and Solvent Extraction Methods in Extraction of Anticancer Compounds from Natural Plants 15. Evaluation of Classification Algorithms for Effective Spam Email Detection using Spam Email Dataset 16. Nature’s Defense—An Overview of Plant-Based Mosquito Repellents 17. Analysing the S&P 500 Index in Relation to the Google Trends of Stock Market Related Words in the United States 18. Diversity and Ecological Significance of Vermicomposting Bacteria 19. Blue Chassis—Advances in Biochemical Synthesis in Engineered Marine Bacteria 20. Role of Vitreous Humor Electrolyte Concentration in Postmortem Interval Estimation— A Mini Review 21. Production of Biodiesel via Heterogeneous Catalytic Pathway 22. In Silico Design and Computational Validation of a Novel Synthetic Genetic Logic Gate Circuit for the Detection and Degradation of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene in Petroleum 23. The Therapeutic Potential of Osbeckia Octandra—A Comprehensive Review of its Antidiabetic and Other Pharmacological Properties 24. Unlocking Machine Learning Potential—Simplified Automated Model Development 25. Treatment Services, Stigma and Mental Health Problems—Impact of Stigmatizing Attitudes of Medical Professionals on Help-Seeking Behavior in Colombo District 26. BioCrypt—The DNA Cryptography Framework 27. Thermostable Microbial Proteases—Advances, Applications, and Industrial Impact— A Review 28. Zero to Hero—Enhancing Zero-Shot Accuracy in Low Parameter LLMs Through Prompt Engineering and User Sentiment Integration 29. Multimodal Approaches in the Therapeutic Focus and Clinical Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus—A Narrative Review 30. Trends in Forensic Microbiology and the Future Directions in Sri Lanka 31. Importance of Studying the Bioactive Compounds in Vateria Copallifera (Hal), an Endemic Plant in Sri Lanka—A Narrative Review 32. Cryptographic Technologies for Guaranteeing Compliance of Data Privacy to International Data Protection Laws: A Preliminary Study 33. Invasive Alien Plant Lantana Camara: A Promising Antibacterial Agent for Combatting Multidrug Resistance 34. A Review on the Food Allergies and Blood Groups in Sri Lanka 35. Sex Determination Using Cluster Analysis of Femur Fragments in a Sri Lankan Population 36. Evaluate The Learning Experience of Interior Design Students in Community Participatory Design 37. Effect of Agricultural Sector (Non-Plantation) Determinants on Gross Domestic Production in Sri Lanka 38. Microbial-Derived Nanoparticles, A Sustainable Approach to Advanced Food Packaging—A Review 39. Benchmarking Tea Quality—A Comparative Evaluation of Key Chemical Properties in Tea 40. Ensuring Authenticity in Green Tea—A Review of Common Adulterants and Detection Methods 41. Navigating the Obesity-Breast Cancer Nexus—Epidemiology, Mechanistic Insights, Tumour Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes 42. A Novel Hybrid Cooling Approach Through Airflow Optimization for Power Electronic Circuits 43. A Review of the Therapeutic Potential of Gymnema Sylvestre in Diabetes Management 44. Exploring the Relationship Between Heat Stress, Dehydration, and Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology 45. Exploring the Benefits of Natural Plant Compounds in Hair Oils—A Mini Review 46. Multimodal Stock Price Prediction—Integrating Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Sentiment Analysis of News Headlines 47. Unraveling Thalassemia’s Genetic Code—A Molecular Diagnostic Approach